Real Madrid has the rest of its operations stalled until Rodrygo Goes's departure is unlocked. Xabi Alonso doesn't count on the Brazilian, and although there have been multiple rumors of interested parties, Liverpool is in pole position. After parting ways with Luis Díaz, they need a new left winger, with the Brazil international being the chosen one at Anfield.
It's not easy, because Liverpool has put all its eggs (money) in Alexander Isak's basket. However, this hasn't stopped it from sending a formal offer to Real Madrid for Rodrygo, trying to carry out a somewhat more "low cost" operation than expected. Florentino knows it; from Anfield, they propose a swap deal, adding money to be able to immediately take the Brazilian.
Swap deal for Rodrygo Goes
Information is coming out of England that Liverpool has offered €30 million ($32.6 million) in exchange for Rodrygo. This figure is far from the 100 million being demanded by Real Madrid.
However, everything changes with the proposed swap. Beyond these €30 million ($32.6 million), the deal would also include a footballer highly valued at Real Madrid: Ibrahima Konaté. He is the center-back Xabi Alonso wants and has been fighting for in recent weeks.
Although Liverpool has shown reluctance to his transfer, this deal would change everything. Konaté's contract ends in 2026, and he is clear that he doesn't intend to renew it because he wants to go to Madrid. The sale of Rodrygo Goes could accelerate all of this, being well received by all parties involved.
Madrid needs more
In any case, something Madrid-Barcelona has learned is that, from Real Madrid, this proposal is considered insufficient. Rodrygo Goes's valuation reaches €100 million ($108.6 million), and the total amount would fall far short of this price.
To the €30 million ($32.6 million), an Ibrahima Konaté would have to be added, who doesn't reach the remaining €70 million ($75.9 million). That's where the problem lies. While Anfield values the Frenchman at about €60 million ($65.2 million), Madrid's valuation, with only one year left on his contract, is much lower.
What is clear is that Rodrygo Goes is on the market, and from Valdebebas, they're looking for a new destination for him. Liverpool seems like the most feasible alternative, although nothing has been finalized.